Southwest Region, NY — Community Bank branches across the Southwest New York Region are helping spread holiday cheer by lending a hand and giving back to their local neighbors and communities. The bank is once again ringing in the holiday season by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members, families and businesses.
Community Bank branches across the four-state footprint are working to make a difference for local community members and organizations, including branches in the Southwest New York Region. From donating food baskets and gifts for children to purchasing a holiday dinner for a family and more, each branch chose its activity based on the current needs of its local community.
“The true spirit of the holiday season comes from giving back and helping those in need,” Community Bank Regional Manager Lisa Allenson said. “It’s an honor to do that right here at home in our local community. Our branches will be bustling and working hard to make a difference, and we encourage our Southwest New York Region community to get involved and help spread holiday cheer.”
Community Bank invites its neighbors and the community to consider supporting or learning more about one of the many causes the bank is involved with this season.
Specific local activities include:
- Clymer branch is supporting Toys for Tots and is volunteering at 5 & 2 Ministry
- Cuba branch is supporting the Cattaraugus County Toys for Tots
- Dunkirk Central and Dunkirk Vineyard branches are supporting the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County’s coat drive
- Franklinville branch is collecting pajamas for the Machias Pines Nursing Home’s Jammies for Grammies Drive
- Gowanda branch is collecting toy and clothing donations for the Gowanda Lions Club Holiday Toy Drive
- Lakewood branch is supporting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
- Silver Creek branch is supporting the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County’s coat drive and The Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek’s toy drive
- Wellsville Main Street branch is supporting the Community Action Angels with Accord Corp and Wellsville Manor for a sweater drive for their residents
- Wellsville N. Highland branch is supporting the Community Action Angels with Accord Corp and Directions in Independent Living, Inc.
